Who We Are

We are a volunteer group of Escondido neighbors working together to support approval of the proposed Safari Highlands Ranch community. We see the positive benefits that Safari Highlands Ranch will provide for the Eagle Crest neighborhoods and entire Escondido community.

Improves the Eagle Crest Golf Club, helping renew the centerpiece of our community

Supports San Pasqual Union School and other local schools

Creates a new fire station and emergency road to help improve safety for our neighborhoods

Benefits home values with a thriving golf course and nearby estate homes

Public Comment Period Begins for 550-unit Safari Highlands Project

Escondido Residents Launch Friend of Eagle Crest

Rancho San Pasqual neighbors Carl Skaja and Suz and Scot McDowell launched the Friends of Eagle Crest today. The Friends of Eagle Crest is a volunteer group of Escondido neighbors working together to support approval of the proposed Safari Highlands Ranch community.

“Our group recognizes the positive public safety, education and open space benefits that Safari Highlands Ranch will provide for the Eagle Crest neighborhoods and entire Escondido community. We are supporting Safari Highlands Ranch to help realize these benefits for our community,” said Carl Skaja, co-chair of the Friends of Eagle Crest.

“We want to show the City of Escondido that a large number of local residents support Safari Highlands Ranch and encourage their approval of this project,” said Suz McDowell, co-chair of the Friends of Eagle Crest.

The Friends of Eagle Crest support Safari Highlands Ranch because it:

Improves the Eagle Crest Golf Club, helping renew the centerpiece of our community

Supports San Pasqual Union School and other local schools

Creates a new fire station and emergency road to help improve safety for our neighborhoods

Benefits home values with a thriving golf course and nearby estate homes